In-depth Modern Warfare 2 Review in PCGZine Issue 36

 

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You can download the new issue of PCGZine for free. The biggest game of the year is finally out and we’ve reviewed and rated it inside! Modern Warfare 2 has been highly anticipated with pre-sales going through the roof over the last few months but can this juggernaut of a game live up to all our high expectations? Find out now by reading our full and in-depth review of the game as we cover all the new features, gameplay and missions.

We also review some other huge titles that are out this month beginning with Dragon Age: Origins the new RPG by famed developers BioWare. This new adventure is massive with lots of detail and brutal content for you to immerse yourself in. Find out what we thought of the game inside this months issue.

There’s also an exclusive interview with Rebellion the developers of Alien vs Predator. In which we discuss with them everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the sci-fi game due out next year. To go along with the interview we also have a 3 page preview of the game to give you even more information regarding the new title.

Plus that’s not all as we’ve also got first looks at Star Trek Online, Metro 2033 and a preview for Left 4 dead 2. There’s also reviews for Borderlands, Football Manager 10 and Lost Horizon. And exclusively in this issue we have a competition for the upcoming MMO Allods Online in which you can win some beta keys for when the fantasy adventure begins. 

You can download the magazine now and read it whenever you choose, which we would recommend doing because it will look a lot better or if you prefer you can read the magazine directly in your browser.

 

 

Daily News Round-up

The CEO of EA John Riccietello has been venting his frustration over poor Wii sales regarding some of their big titles, he also criticised Nintendo for not doing enough to improve the Wii software. EA also hope to covert angry online Call of Duty players over to Battlefield Bad Company 2, due to the furor over the no dedicated servers issue. Borderlands 2 seems to be a dead cert as the developers are delighted with how the RPG/FPS has done since its release, saying it looks like a “no-brainer” to make a sequel. The much talked about Natal software by Microsoft will come out next November. And sadly for MMO gamers it looks as if Guild Wars 2 won’t be out until 2011.

 

Daily News Round-up

EA’s Frank Gibeau has been quoted as saying that the developers are working on a new Medal of Honour as they try and revitalise the classic franchise. We have another Left 4 Dead 2 hands-on, in which we preview the recent demo for the game and give our first impressions. In our blog we discuss why Modern Warfare 2 is coming out 2 days later on valve then in the shops and we also take a look at Mircrotransactions in MMO’s and discuss whether their worth it. Plus we also have a look at this years Golden Joystick Awards 2009, in which we see who the main winners and losers are.

 

Exclusive World of Warcraft: Fall of the Lich King Review in MMOZine Issue 16

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You can download the new issue of MMOZine for free. Inside this months issue we have an exclusive review for the new 3.3 patch for World of Warcraft expansion: Wrath of the Lich King. We go through all the new features included in this last ever patch for the current expansion, and give you our verdict on the new quest, stories and bosses! Read the full and in-depth review by downloading this issue.

Plus we have a World of Warcraft feature inside as the game celebrates nearly 5 years since going live. In which we go through the great fantasy MMO’s expansion history and give you a general overview on what each one was about and what they featured including the upcoming expansion, Cataclysm.

There’s also a preview for the new add-on EVE Online: Dominion which focusses on the alliances and their efforts to try and battle for and keep territory. We have all the details for this 11th add-on, including all the new changes and what to expect on its release.

And as well as all that’s been mentioned we have first looks at LEGO Universe and Dust 514, a preview for LOTRO: Siege of Mirkwood. And in-depth reviews for Cities XL, Fallen Earth and Warhammer Online: Path of Conquest. Plus there’s an exclusive EVE Online competition in which you can win some awesome EVE Online gear worth up to $500!

You can download the magazine now and read it whenever you choose, which we would recommend doing because it will look a lot better or if you prefer you can read the magazine directly in your browser.

 

Daily News Round-up

The UK supermarkets are fighting it out over who can get the best deal to the public for the eagerly sought after Modern Warfare 2, with Sainsbury’s currently offering the best price. The Dragon Age: Origins Toolset free update is now available to download, this new toolset will allow you complete freedom to build your own levels and stories for the game. HMV and GAME have both been shipping Modern Warfare 2 a little early to customers, with some lucky buyers getting to play the game today. And lastly developers Activision Blizzard have launched a new non-profit organisation to help veterans integration back into society called CODE.

 

Daily News Round-up

Developers Cryptic have set a release date for the upcoming space MMO Star Trek Online. Infinity Ward have confirmed that Modern Warfare 2 has unsurprisingly done well in pre-sales figures, setting new sales records for the company. The developers have also giving a glimmer of hope for fans of the game, saying that dedicated servers aren’t off the table. And another big game looks to miss out on its own dedicated server with developers id Software saying that Rage may not be getting one. EA Vice President for UK and Ireland Keith Ramsdale has made some interesting statements at a recent showcase event about the companies philosophy and the future of gaming. And lastly we have a little overview of the new infected classes included in the upcoming zombie sequel Left 4 Dead 2.

 

Daily News Round-up

The popular MMO, World of Warcraft has now opened up a Pet Store for users in which you can buy two new in-game companions. Infinity Ward have released the new ‘Launch’ trailer for Modern Warfare 2 featuring a whole load of action, huge gunfights and general carnage, and there’s also a rather intriguing space scene clip. Continuing with Modern Warfare 2 it has been announced by Robert Bowling that there will be MW2 themed items and costumes for your Xbox 360 avatars available on XBL later today. And finally we try out NCsoft’s MMO Aion in our 1 hour review feature.

 

Exclusive Assassin’s Creed II Review in P3Zine Issue 33

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You can download the new issue of P3Zine for free. And for Playstation 3 owners it’s probably one of the biggest issues of the year as we review and rate some of the most highly anticipated games released this winter. Beginning with the most eagerly sought after sequel, Assassins Creed II. Its been well document that Ubisoft have worked on correcting all the flaws that blighted the original game to deliver a more entertaining experience. The time has come for us to see if all their hard work has paid off, find out what we gave this game in the full review by downloading the issue now!

We also have another exclusive inside with an in-depth interview with famed developers Insomniac Games. In-which we discuss a range of topics through out the massive 6 page spread, such as Resistance 3, upcoming downloadable content, their thoughts on digital distribution, information on the latest Ratchet and Clank game, and also what new IP’s the companies currently working on at the moment.

There’s also a review for the new RPG epic, Dragon Age: Origins. This new story is truly gigantic and will take some time to work your way through without missing anything and as this game is made by the same developers who created Mass Effect, expect some engaging plotlines and mature content along the way. You can find out more about this very brutal and bloody game in our full review.

But that’s not all as we have other reviews for the impressive looking DJ Hero and the latest instalment from the popular beat-em-up franchise Tekken. there’s also a hands-on preview for the open world game The Saboteur as well as first looks at Just Cause 2, Brink and Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing.

You can download the magazine now and read it whenever you choose, which we would recommend doing because it will look a lot better or if you prefer you can read the magazine directly in your browser.

 

Daily News Round-up

A short and sweet news round-up today with just the two stories to talk about. The first one is about the new Zelda game and the Wii Motion Plus, which apparently according to Mr Miyamoto will use the system to the best of its ability, i.e. using the remote as a life-like sword. And in today’s other story, Call of Duty 4’s map pack is now half price on Xbox Live costing a much more affordable 400 Microsoft Point. And if you have some spare time on your hands why not watch the new Darksiders trailer on our YouTube channel.

 

Daily News Round-up

Jessie Stern the story writer for Infinity Ward describes how he and his fellow writers come up with the plot line behind the popular Modern Warfare games. Warren Spector the famous games designer who’s currently working on the Disney Epic Mickey game has been quoted in a recent interview that he would like to return to Deus Ex. And we have a new feature on the GamerZine website in which we play an hour of a game and then give you our initial impressions, we’re starting off with the recently released GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony.